Too Late Alpha My Silence Was Goodbye Novels & Stories

In my sixth year with Mason, my custom-made mating gown arrived. He had just finished a call with Sadie. The moment he saw the box, his expression darkened. “Audrey, you’ve even ordered a gown now? Do you honestly think this will make me agree to a mating ceremony?” I carefully gathered the skirt. “Go back to whatever you were doing.” He seemed relieved. When he spoke again, his voice was gentler. “Once the pack is stable, I’ll give you a proper ceremony. Be patient. Just a little longer.” This time, I didn’t ask how much longer. I simply tucked away the card that had come inside the box. My name was printed on it. Beside another man’s.

I would rather break every bone in my body than be the one to break the silence. “Whatever you think you’re doing, it is not going to work.” Alpha Zade’s voice is as deep as I remember, slightly gravelly with a raspy finish. I don’t let myself turn as I reply. “I’m not doing anything, not that I think it is your business.” I hear something like a laugh and a scoff and a snort, all in one. “You act so fucking innocent but I see through you, beta.” He spits out, calling the title in that condescending tone that I hate.

One thing I didn’t know if I was to wait for her, so that we can continue our conversation and get this over with. Then I walked to her quarters and waited around there, reminiscing on the things that had happened between us, before we stopped acting lovey-dovey. I had missed those times, but as a man who tried so hard to hide my emotions, I never had the time to reminisce about these times. “Alpha, the witch will be leaving by midnight.” My beta said, lowering his eyes. “Alright.” I said, then signaled that he can leave.

He has been calling me for some time, but my attention won’t latch onto his words. As the sun disappears behind the plumes of the treetops, only then does my daze start to fade away. Just as I anticipate he has been since I arrived, Theo kneels before me, hands outstretched across my knees. Concern draws on his features, making him appear older than he actually is. Running shaking fingers along the coarse stubble of his cheek, his eyes close, leaning into my touch. “We’ll discuss this all later. Tonight we have the Lunar Gate. Tonight we have to say goodbye.” My words stiff as they exit my mouth. I am Alpha. I don’t have the luxury of being weak anymore. There’s no time to wallow or lose mys

*** Silas POV *** 'ALPHA!' I startled awake, my cheek stuck to some of the paperwork I’d fallen asleep working on in the office. Looking over, the clock showed just after four a.m. 'This better be good, Dean.' 'SORRY ALPHA! IT’S NOT REALLY GOOD BUT WE HAVE A SITUATION ON THE SOUTHERN BORDER!' Rubbing my eyes, I pinched the bridge of my nose. 'You don’t need to yell. ' 'SORRY ALPHA! CAN’T REALLY HEAR OURSELVES THINK OUT HERE, LET ALONE TALK!'

And for the first time, I saw a sliver of the man behind the Alpha—fractured, bitter, and holding his past like a loaded weapon. Maybe I should’ve stayed quiet. Maybe I should’ve let the silence return. But I couldn’t stop myself from whispering, “Me too.” This time, neither of us said another word. And somehow… that silence said everything.

“Not anymore.” I opened my mouth to respond— Pain exploded at the back of my skull. White heat, then nothing. Just the feeling of falling. And the sound of her voice fading like smoke: “Sleep well, Alpha. We have a lot to discuss.”

People sometimes had long talks with Alphas that stretched past midnight and left them too tired to show up on time. Still, my hands stayed tight around the strap of my bag as we joined the others. The old lessons whispered that silence was never empty. It was only waiting for the moment it decided to become something else.

The bar hummed with polite conversations and the clinking of glass, and I wanted the room to be swallowed in a sound that matched the small, private carving of my world. “Jonathan, please—” she started, as if she thought I would beg, or plead, or let myself be harnessed to a future she no longer wanted. I left her with the taste of iron on my tongue, the afterglow of blood, and the present of a new problem: an Alpha who was getting too bright and a woman who had chosen to step into his light. I walked out and kept my face under control. People like Lucas think they can map a man by watching him when he laughs. They misread the silence. I use silence like an arsenal.

"So what? Does that make me a liar? With moon goddess as my witness, I swear on my life, I didn't touch her. If I'm lying, let me die of wolfbane poisoning. Would Nina dare to swear the same?" "Alpha, I…" Nina whimpered. Liam tightened his hold on her, letting her sob. And then, through gritted teeth, he looked at me and muttered, "Crazy woman."